Infant Feeding Peer Support Tender

Hartlepool Borough Council is seeking a qualified provider to implement an infant feeding peer support programme designed to increase breastfeeding prevalence rates at 6-8 weeks and 6 months. The successful contractor will be expected to integrate this support as an embedded service for pregnant women, new mothers, and their families by collaborating with key partners, including Maternity Services, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Hospital Trust, Health Visitors, Community Nursery Nurses, and Best Start Family Hubs. This procurement is reserved for UK suppliers, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract is estimated to run from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2029, with a total estimated value of 168,750 GBP including VAT. There is a possibility of extension until March 31, 2031, contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of continued grant funding. Award decisions will be based on 100% quality. Interested parties must submit their proposals via the open-uk.org portal by the deadline of November 18, 2026, at 2:00pm.